Iris A. Wagers

A Memorial Service for Iris was held Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Shickley. Pastor Monica Magoola presided over the Service. A Graveside Committal of Ashes took place in the Shickley Public Cemetery immediately following the Memorial Service. The recorded selections "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" and "I'll Fly Away" were played during the service. Honorary Pallbearers included Gary & Donna Saltzman, Candi Nelson, Mary Troyer-Garman, Leroy Garman, Joe Kamler, and Iola Barney. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Iris Ann Wagers departed from this world after a life well lived on December 31, 2024, at CountryHouse Residence, Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 93 years, 1 month, and 16 days. . She was born on November 15,1931 in Ong, Nebraska to Ira White and Genevieve (Culin) White. Iris was the oldest of five girls. She grew up in Shickley, Nebraska and lived there until October 2019 when she moved to Lincoln to be closer to her daughters. Iris attended Shickley Public Schools. She was the editor-in-chief for the first Shickley school yearbook published in 1949 and Valedictorian of her class. She attended The National Business Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska and worked at the State Department of Education. Iris married Lyle Wagers June 17, 1951. Three daughters and one son, who died in infancy, were born to this union. They were married 62 years. Lyle and Iris enjoyed antiquing, square dancing, volunteering and attending activities at Shickley Public Schools. Iris also enjoyed genealogy. She worked for Lichti Bros. Oil Co in Shickley until she retired. She was a lifelong member of the Shickley United Methodist Church and was involved with various ministries within the church throughout her lifetime. Iris was also a member of the United Methodist Women’s group. She looked forward to making ice cream for the annual ice cream socials and helping serve coffee on Sunday mornings. She enjoyed listening to Marti Alfs play the piano before church on Sundays. Iris served on the Shickley Cemetery Association and was a member of the Legion Auxiliary. The highlight of her day while still residing in Shickley was listening to the first graders in Mrs. Nelson’s classroom. In her later years, Iris enjoyed reading, putting puzzles together, and watching Husker sports. She also enjoyed listening to the musicians who would come and perform at CountryHouse. Because her grandson and family live in Colorado, she was not able to see them as often as she would have liked, however she always enjoyed their visits when they came to Lincoln. Iris was preceded in death by her parents, Ira White and Genevieve White; husband, Lyle; son, David; daughter, Lyla; sibling and spouses, Rose (Dean) Hall, Caroline Hillary, Marilyn White; sister-in-law, Zella (Stan) Hawley; sister-in-law, Pauline (Lowell) Trembly; brother-in-law, John Wagers; sister-in -law, Aileen (Orlan) Hargens; and sister-in-law, Mildred (Ted) Schmutte. Iris leaves behind two daughters, Pat (Dee) Wagers and Peggy (Dale) Arp; one grandson, Richard (Lisa) Fushia; three great-grandsons, Christopher Pratt, Matthew Fushia, Nathaniel Fushia; one sister Roma (William) Jacque; and her many nieces and nephews. All will deeply miss her.

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Iris A. Wagers

November 15, 1931 - December 31, 2024